Drought Support Information

Published Tuesday, 10th June 2025

Many farm properties in South Gippsland are experiencing unseasonal dry conditions.

Additional information on support services and water supplies to assist during these potentially difficult times below.

Agriculture Victoria
Please see the list of events being held across the region: Events
For any questions, email drought.support@agriculture.vic.gov.au or phone 136 186
Dry season support links

NEX Business Farming Wellness
(Formerly known as the Rural Financial Counselling Service)
For financial counselling and wellbeing support for you or someone you know.
Business, farming and wellness – Includes access to Farm Household Allowance.

On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants
The On-Farm Drought Infrastructure Grants program is available to assist primary production businesses to implement on-farm infrastructure improvements and undertake essential business activities that improve drought.

GippsDairy
Dairy specific information on drought.

Water
South Gippsland Water – Includes location of standpipes.
Southern Rural Water – Includes permits for damns.

Medicare Mental Health
Medicare Mental Health is a free service that connects you with the mental health support that is right for you.

Domestic and Stock Water
Southern Rural Water

South Gippsland Shire Council
Emergency Recovery Information